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Category: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Finally, I managed to get to the lake and swim. I have been to this same spot a couple of times, but not yet this year. It is located on the South side of the lake, after you drive over the dam. I love this spot, the water reminds me of the sea.

Whiskey town lake is wonderful because no matter the drought, it will always be full and ready for activities, camping, boating, kayaking, skiing, sailing, or whatever activity you would like.

Below is Lily, my Mom’s dog, she loved the water, but not necessarily to swim. She never went any deeper than her stomach. We were at the beach for two hours and she did not sit once.

Lily enjoying Whiskeytown lake.

Beautiful Whiskeytown Lake, in Shasta county.

These pictures were taken on the south east side of the lake, it has a white sand and more granite. Other parts of the lake can have red sand for instance.

Whiskeytown Lake in Shasta county is a great getaway for the day for many Shasta county and Trinity county residents. A great place to get out for hiking and getting outdoors. We went for a hike last weekend out at Whiskeytown lake and it was quite warm. The trail we chose was a beginning level trail, mostly shady and very pleasant overall.

Whiskeytown lake is full up to the shore with water, as well as other lakes in northern California. Lot’s of rain and snow this year, and late in the season. This is going to be an excellent year to enjoy our rivers, creeks and lakes for sure.

Beautiful trail at Whiskeytown Lake, in Shasta county.

Oak Bottom Water Ditch Trail was originally a canal system that provided water to the mining operations in Clear creek. The Water Ditch Trail, meanders, along the lake and also highway 299 west towards Clear creek. The trail is well shaded, and right on the lake for the most part. We did not hike the whole trail, it is 2.75 miles one way.

Beautiful day on Whiskeytown lake in Shasta county.

Portion of the Oak Bottom Water Ditch Trail.

We found these quaint man made steps from stone and cement.

A dead tree in the sea green colored part of the lake.

Lots of wild flowers in the spring at Whiskeytown lake.

Here is a link to the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area website. There you can view information about the different trails and more.

Beautiful Whiskeytown lake is one of the best lakes! We used to stop and swim all the time as kids!

Whiskeytown Lake, in Shasta County is one of the nicest places to relax, swim, and spend time on the lake with friends and/or family. The water is the perfect temperature, it has many great beaches, it is a campground lake and you can have recreational vehicles in the lake also. The water is clear, refreshing, and looks almost like a sea at times.

whiskeytown lake in northern California, located in Shasta county.

Whiskeytown Lake National Recreation Area, a recreation lake, and very beautiful.

I was at the lake and a little kid rescued a moth from the lake. He put the moth in the mazanita bush. It looks very interesting. It seems to be injured and maybe at the end of his lifespan. I tried to look up the type of species, but low and behold there are many many types of moths out for Shasta County alone there were 20+ types. I had no idea. So I thought I might be able to publish the photos, and see if anyone already knew.

Please if you have any idea what type of moth this is leave a comment. Thanks. I appreciate your efforts.

Update! This moth is called Polyphemus moth (Antheria polyphemus). Thank you to the person who commented. I have another wonderful picture I will publish of one.